Sometimes the best way to experience a destination you haven't been to is to watch a movie that takes place there.
From the "Lord of the Rings," which brings New Zealand's beauty to the forefront, to "Into the Wild," which was filmed in Alaska's rugged wilderness, here are 30 movies that will fuel your wanderlust.
"Roman Holiday"
A classic black-and-white film featuring an always elegant Audrey Hepburn, "Roman Holiday" features 1950s Rome through the eyes of a sheltered princess and the American man she falls in love with.
The movie was filmed at a variety of iconic landmarks throughout the city.
"Slumdog Millionaire"
Featuring a teen who grew up in India's slums and then makes it on the show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire,""Slumdog Millionaire" shows India in all its gritty, overcrowded, and often dirty glory.
It's sure to spark some curiosity in avid travelers who have never been. The movie was filmed mostly in the cities of Agra and Mumbai.
"Under the Tuscan Sun"
Based on the book by Frances Mayes, "Under the Tuscan Sun" tells the story of a recently divorced writer who ends up impulsively buying a villa in the Italian countryside while on vacation in Tuscany.
The movie was filmed in multiple locations throughout Italy, many in Tuscany — Florence, Arezzo, and Siena — as well as Rome and Positano. Think quaint villages, Tuscan countryside, and spectacular coastal views.
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